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   OH. MY. GOURD.
 
Punkin Chunkin Colorado is back on Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Arapahoe Park Racetrack.

Presented by the city of Aurora and Colorado State Bank and Trust this year's event will send those gourds faster and farther than ever. This fall festival has it all-a pumpkin patch, pony rides, fall crafts, live music and performances, a corvette car show, plus food vendors and a beer garden! New this year-enjoy Carve War's chainsaw carving competition. 

Beat the line and buy your tickets today here.
 
If you would like to volunteer to assist with various positions such as the pumpkin patch, welcome tent and more, register here.
 
 
Bicycle Colorado offering Aurora bike commuter safety classes

Bicycle Colorado is bringing its Auto-Friendly Bicyclist program to Aurora to teach bicyclists how to safely and confidently navigate roads alongside drivers. Participants will receive an Auto-Friendly Bicyclist certificate and a sticker to display on a bicycle. In addition, participants will receive bicycle safety gear from the city of Aurora and a bike helmet donated by Children's Hospital Colorado.
 
Adults ages 18 and older:
Sept. 18
6 to 7:30 p.m.
 
Youth in grades 3 to 5:
Oct. 9
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Tour Colorado with our Excursions

From dining adventures at the top restaurants around the area to picnics in state parks, hiking in the Rockies and even attending a Rockies game, we have a trip perfect for your interest! Interested in traveling the world? We have options available! 
 
View the Fall Day Tripper
Mini Mites is at Moorhead

Children ages 3-4 can explore basic gymnastics skills on bars, beam, floor and trampoline in our Mini Mites class now at Moorhead Recreation Center. On Friday evenings, Sept. 21-Nov. 2 from 4 to 5 p.m., this coed play-centered skill development class is perfect for your little one.   

Free CBS4 Weather Presentation
 
Join CBS4 and the city of Aurora for a free weather seminar focused on Colorado's 2018-19 winter outlook on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. at Moorhead Recreation Center. In this 45-minute presentation, CBS4 Meteorologist Chris Spears will discuss the following...
* El NiƱo and its potential influence on the upcoming winter
* Current state of drought across Colorado
* Resources for winter weather forecasting
 
Plus tour the CBS4 Mobile Weather lab!

Moorhead Recreation Center
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